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1 Khalid, Sidra; Waqar, Kanwal. 2023. Power walk activity: a tool adapted for the water sector. Lahore, Pakistan: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains. 12p.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052420)
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The Power Walk is a group role-playing exercise designed to prompt reflection on power dynamics, privilege, and social inequalities, adapted for the water sector context. The activity simulates a society where individuals have an equal starting point but depending on their social identities end up in different positions. The game is meant to convey gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) concepts in the water sector.
2 Waqar, Kanwal; Khalid, Sidra. 2023. Integrating gender equality and social inclusion for integrated water resources management: a cheat sheet for practitioners. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 4p.
Gender equality ; Social inclusion ; Integrated water resources management ; Water policies ; Women ; Water governance ; Sustainability
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052468)
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3 Rossignoli, C. M.; Obi, C.; Ali, S. A.; Ullah, Najeeb; Khalid, Sidra; Hafeez, Mohsin; Shah, Syed Mehtab Hassan. 2023. Production system and challenges of saline aquaculture in Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan. Frontiers in Aquaculture, 2:1302571. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/faquc.2023.1302571]
Brackishwater aquaculture ; Saline water ; Production systems ; Economic analysis ; Investment ; Ponds ; Fish seed ; Fish stocking ; Fish feeds ; Farmers ; Socioeconomic aspects / Pakistan / Punjab / Sindh
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052489)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/faquc.2023.1302571/pdf?isPublishedV2=False
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052489.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052489.pdf
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Introduction: Lack of data about saline aquaculture in Pakistan has curtailed informed policy and investment decision making resulting in undervaluation of and underinvestment in the sector. Therefore, saline aquaculture in Pakistan is today an underdeveloped sector despite its potential as an alternative livelihood for the country's rural farmers. This study represents one of the initial exploratory investigations into saline aquaculture systems in Pakistan, aiming to comprehend the existing sectoral landscape, production challenges, post-harvest constraints, and the associated capacity and investment needs. Methods: The study employed purposive sampling to survey 121 low-income saline aquaculture farmers across five districts of Southern Punjab and Sindh provinces. The analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics. Results: The results revealed that the saline aquaculture sector is predominantly male-centric, with agricultural land utilized for both agriculture and aquaculture purposes. Ponds, which usually serve multiple functions, focus primarily on carp production, but adherence to good management practices remains limited. Farmers face various challenges, including the high costs of feed and seeds, freshwater scarcity, inadequate technical knowledge, and marketing issues. Discussion and conclusion: This study serves as a foundational assessment, addressing data and information gaps crucial for supporting the sustainable development of saline aquaculture in Pakistan. To facilitate such development, the study recommends initiating programs to strengthen technical skills in saline aquaculture, together with the establishment of hatcheries and breeding stations for saline-tolerant species, aiming to reduce dependence on freshwater species in saline pond environments.
4 Aqib, S.; Seraj, M.; Ozdeser, H.; Khalid, Sidra; Raza, M. H.; Ahmad, T. 2024. Assessing adaptive capacity of climate-vulnerable farming communities in flood-prone areas: insights from a household survey in South Punjab, Pakistan. Climate Services, 33:100444. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2023.100444]
Climate change adaptation ; Farmers' attitudes ; Strategies ; Flooding ; Vulnerability ; Communities ; Household surveys / Pakistan
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052555)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405880723001061/pdfft?md5=afdfe8cee8e87131edd325a2524b7f82&pid=1-s2.0-S2405880723001061-main.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052555.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052555.pdf
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Climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural systems worldwide. In Pakistan, an agrarian country where the majority of the population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods, the impacts of climate change can be particularly devastating. Understanding the adaptive capacity of farmers is crucial in order to identify effective strategies for coping with the impacts of climate change. This study aimed to assess the adaptive capacity of farmers in Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan, two flood-prone districts of South Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected in October 2022 from 448 farmers through multistage stratified random sampling, and multivariate regression and bivariate probit models were used to analyze the likelihood of farmers adopting certain joint strategies and the impact of socioeconomic factors on their decision-making. Results indicated that concern for climate change and knowledge of market value of crops were significant determinants for farmers adopting joint strategies, while farmers with more experience and alternate sources of income were less likely to do so. Increased irrigation was a top strategy used despite its potential negative environmental impacts. Findings highlight the need for a holistic approach to climate adaptation that considers complex social, economic, and environmental factors and appreciates the complex decision-making process that farmers undergo. Understanding the local context is key to developing effective interventions to support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in agricultural communities.
5 Khalid, Sidra; Elias, M. 2024. Nexus Capacity Scorecard (NCS): guidance note and tool. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains. 28p.
Water management ; Energy generation ; Foods ; Agriculture ; Ecosystems ; Nexus approaches ; Institutions ; Strategies ; Partnerships ; Collaboration ; Knowledge sharing
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052708)
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The Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus approach represents a holistic and interconnected perspective for addressing the complex interdependencies among water, energy, food, and ecosystems. This integrated perspective highlights the importance of managing WEFE resources collaboratively to achieve social, economic, and environmental sustainability. The Nexus Capacity Scorecard (NCS) is part of a toolkit developed to gauge capacities to adopt a WEFE nexus approach within and/or across institutions working in the water, energy, food/agriculture, and environmental sectors (henceforth referred to as ‘WEFE institutions’). The NCS supports the self-assessment of institutional processes, readiness, and capacities in relation to WEFE approaches. The purpose is to identify opportunities, possible gaps, and inform the planning of tailored WEFE nexus capacity-building efforts, programs and interventions, and/or their monitoring over time. The scorecard can also be used as a launchpad for discussions, within and across organizations and sectors, for improving WEFE nexus practice and collaboration.
6 Khalid, Sidra; Elias, M. 2024. Nexus Capacity Scorecard (NCS) - Education and Research: guidance note and tool. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains. 14p.
Water management ; Energy generation ; Foods ; Agriculture ; Ecosystems ; Nexus approaches ; Education ; Research ; Academic organizations ; Institutions ; Collaboration ; Knowledge sharing ; Indicators
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052709)
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The Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus approach represents a holistic and interconnected perspective for addressing the complex interdependencies among water, energy, food, and ecosystems. This integrated perspective highlights the importance of managing WEFE resources collaboratively to achieve social, economic, and environmental sustainability. The ‘Nexus Capacity Scorecard (NCS) – Education and Research’ is intended to gauge capacities to adopt a WEFE nexus approach within and/or across academic institutions conducting research in or teaching courses related to the water, energy, food/agriculture, and environmental sectors (henceforth referred to as ‘WEFE academic institutions’). The purpose is to identify opportunities, possible gaps, and inform the planning of tailored WEFE nexus courses and research, and/or their monitoring over time. This version of the scorecard is part of a toolkit that includes the original Nexus Capacity Scorecard (NCS), which supports the self-assessment of nexus capacities within and/or across WEFE institutions or organizations in government, the private sector, or civil society.
7 Khalid, Sidra; Hafeez, Mohsin; Aqib, S. 2024. Who is more water insecure? Gendered evidence from urban Pakistan. Frontiers in Water, 6:1423237. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2024.1423237]
Water security ; Gender analysis ; Urban areas ; Water insecurity ; Water, sanitation and hygiene ; Drinking water ; Water quality ; Social groups ; Women ; Employment ; Education ; Climate change ; Water availability ; Logit analysis / Pakistan / Islamabad / Rawalpindi
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H053065)
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/water/articles/10.3389/frwa.2024.1423237/pdf?isPublishedV2=true
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H053065.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H053065.pdf
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Gender and social dimensions of access to and use of water resources are often overlooked in policy and programming despite their importance in shaping water security. This study examines factors affecting water security in urban Pakistan through a gender lens. We surveyed 560 men and women in two towns in Islamabad and Rawalpindi facing water and sanitation challenges. Through a binary logit model and marginal effects analysis, we analyzed the relationship between water security and multiple variables, including gender, education, age, employment status, payment for water, urban wealth quintile, drinking water source, individual water concern level, water satisfaction, and water quality perception. While more than 50 percent of both genders experience water insecurity, the prevalence of water insecurity is notably higher among women. Men in the surveyed population had higher levels of employment, wealth, and education levels compared to women. The regression analysis across both genders reveals that paying for drinking water negatively and significantly impacts water security, while concern about future water issues, satisfaction with drinking water, and water quality significantly and positively impact water security levels. For women specifically, access to improved drinking water sources, higher education levels, and employment significantly improve their water security level, underscoring the importance of promoting women’s education and economic empowerment. For men, age and wealth levels emerged as significant factors impacting their water security, with older men more vulnerable to water insecurity than younger men and women. These findings underscore the complex interplay of individual, social, and structural dynamics shaping water security experiences, emphasizing the need for gender-responsive and intersectional approaches to water interventions in urban Pakistan and beyond. Equitable water policies and programs necessitate the collection of more disaggregated data. This study marks the first application of the Individual Water Insecurity Experiences (IWISE) Scale used in Pakistan’s urban context, with recommendations for its broader implementation to improve decision-making that can lead to sustainable water solutions across diverse gender and social groups.
8 Khalid, Sidra. 2024. Connecting the dots across water–energy–food–ecosystems: a roadmap for strengthening nexus solutions in Pakistan. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains. 10p.
Nexus approaches ; Solutions ; Political aspects ; Collaboration ; Partnerships ; Institutions ; Government ; Policies ; Stakeholders ; Water security ; Drinking water ; Energy consumption ; Public health ; Food systems ; Ecosystems ; Knowledge sharing ; Indicators ; Decision making / Pakistan
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H053387)
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